Sue Conkey May 14, 2009 13:50:01 (EDT)

A close friend found this Website for me, remembering I've often said I wish I could figure out just where Minne Wonka was. I was a counselor (drama) there in '71. I remember all the Hannas and Benny. The other names I'm reading here aren't ringing a bell, although I was looking through pretty quickly. I am up in that area often as we have a cabin in Sugar Camp near the White Stag (which hasn't changed AT ALL over the years except for prices). It was fun to look at photos and read comments. Minne Wonka was a really special place!

Mara Graham Dworsky March 13, 2009 22:13:39 (EDT)

I am so glad to have found this website. I have Googled Minne Wonka repeatedly hoping to send my girls there. What happened to the camp. I went there from '72 through '76. I feel as if so much of my childhood memories are there. The woods, the songs, the raspberries! I cannot believe it is gone.

I would love to hear from Laura Parch if anyone knows where she is. Hello Margit Hunt! You made such a great big sister!

Carol Sargent Thomas March 10, 2009 19:35:28 (EDT)

I saw there is a website for us to look back on the old times. I was unable to get there. Can someone send me the correct address link so I can go back to great memories.

Minne Wonka was one of the best times of my life. I dream of this place often.

Nancy Evans Kinsey February 19, 2009 19:38:20 (EDT)

Wow, I was stunned to find this web site. I, too, went to Camp Minne Wonka years ago. I was there the summer when one of the older girls drowned in a terrible accident along some whitewater. I do have lots of other great memories: cinnamon toast, songs at mealtime, cabin clean-up awards, the red cardigan sweaters with the felt badges.

gabrielle glass January 22, 2009 00:28:26 (EDT)

I spent 8 weeks every summer from 1968 to 1973 as a camper and would love to reconnect with anyone who might remember me. YOU CAN FIND ME ON FACEBOOK.

Jane O'Neil Fleming January 19, 2009 20:01:01 (EDT)

Hey everyone, we have 41 on the Minne Wonka Facebook group! If you are on Facebook - join the group. If you are not on Facebook - join that and then join the group. It's an awesome venue for sharing photos and connecting with old friends!

Audrey Carson December 30, 2008 13:08:50 (EDT)

My great grandparents, the lyons, and then my grandparents, the Niedners owned the camp in Three Lakes. I love hearing my mom and aunt talk about the experiences they had at the camp!

Jeanne Lowder December 23, 2008 07:34:03 (EDT)

To Jan "Pete" Sherwood~~ oh yes, I remember the canoe trips with Hartzel Lyon in the 50's!! And the swimming lessons with Paddle, too. :-)

Jeanne Lowder December 23, 2008 07:30:03 (EDT)

I certainly remember Dusty Rhoads from the Lyons-owned era. I had a slight crush on Dusty~~ he was very handsome and kind. RIP Dusty.

Steve (webmaster) December 18, 2008 16:52:17 (EDT)

I am pleased to report that we are back online (no thanks to the Great Northeast Ice Storm of 2008) after a week without power (or water or heat). Thanks for your patience. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.

Kendra McConnell Hurd December 10, 2008 18:58:35 (EDT)

Church services for Dusty are at the Union Congregational Church in Three Lakes on Friday December 12, 2008) at 11 AM.

Name: Union Congregational Church UCC
Street: 6993 Forest Street
Three Lakes, WI 54562-9767

Kendra McConnell Hurd December 7, 2008 21:40:11 (EDT)

Found this at www.zabasearch.com so this may be how his name was spelled...don't see it on any newspaper sites yet...ALAN E RHOADES Born Mar 1912 Get More Information Record Created: Unknown
7585 HWY X Satellite Photo & Map Check for Email Address Google
THREE LAKES, WI 54562

Kendra McConnell Hurd December 7, 2008 21:33:16 (EDT)

I just called Becky Hanna...we believe Dusty's full name was Allan Rhoades, and that he had a sister, but we don't know if she would still be alive. We'll all have to sing "Rise up on flame" and light our candles in memory of dear Dusty.

Craig Wallace December 7, 2008 17:33:27 (EDT)

Happy Holiday to one and all.

Just wanted to let everyone know that on December 5, 2008 Dusty Rhoads died. Dusty was with the Camp when the Lyons owned Minne Wonka Lodge. He was 95 years old and still lived in the house across from camp by sunset beach.

He will be missed by one and all.

Mary Harms Weir October 28, 2008 15:08:30 (EDT)

Where can I find more news on the reunion and final camp season?

David Block October 8, 2008 03:26:33 (EDT)

Just came across this site. Oddly, had a dream two nights ago that involved people from MWL. Fond memories of wonderful people. Enjoyed reading your posts here, seeing many familiar names. I was in TL in July for a month with my wife and 3 kids. We stayed on Julia Lake and they loved having a N. Wisconsin experience. Taught them canoing skills nad how to waterski. WE have raised our kids in Lima Peru where we work as missionaries since 1995 so it was great to see them enjoy the Northwoods and I tell them many stories of MWL. Most tell me I had a dream job. Working a a girls camp, driving a ski nautique and going on camping trips. It was. Wonderful. Greetings to all.

Anne Davidson October 4, 2008 01:03:34 (EDT)

MINNE WONKA LODGE rocks! I wish I had known about the reunion and this site. I'd love to hear from everyone. I was in Trailside for several years. Are Tina, Sarah, Beth, Virginia, Charlotte, Betsy and Trinkie out there? What about Tucker and Lisa --- or the handsome camp craft counselor, Mark? :)

Jan "Pete" Sherwood September 15, 2008 16:15:02 (EDT)

Anyone remember Hartzel Lyon and the canoe trips? Of the 50's, that is! I always liked the quote over the big lodge fireplace mantel--"where friends meet, hearts warm"; Thanks for the Website --brings a lot of good memories!

chris kragh August 27, 2008 02:28:39 (EDT)

My mom was the cook for a year, and I came as the camper. I stayed all summer. I have some pix of feeding the chipmunks outside the lodge. It was a grand and glorious time in my life, I stayed in Balsam Bunk, I think it was around 63 or 64. I so enjoyed the early morning dips and riding and will never forget when my mother fixed mystery meat, wrapped in reynolds wrap, and we all opened it to find...LIVER! No one ate much that day. I hope all are well and happy, and I hope to be invited to the next reunion.